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Zanadov,
October 1, 2011 7:07 PM

Tiny Country With So Much

Israel is unfairly targeted. The biggest threat to Israel right now is the public perception. Somehow Israel has to deal with that. I think the more videos and media that can be put out about the truth of Israel, the better.

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Robert Kaufman,
September 7, 2011 5:03 AM

May GOD bless THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE HOLY LAND OF ISRAEL & THE ETERNAL UNDIVIDED CAPITAL OF JERUSALEM.
May GOD protect & place his angels & a shield around the nation of Israel & the blessed chosen people of Israel & hold them in his loving arms.
Love,
Robert Kaufman

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Anonymous,
September 4, 2011 1:00 PM

Point Missed

This is in response specifically for Anonymous, August 21, 2011: "Grammar errors". Unfortunately, you are missing the point. The above segment is not about seeking to correct what had been written but, to seek support and a stand for the land Israel. We all should be deeply concerned about this issue, and do everything in our hands possible to support Israel right to exist.

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richard,
September 4, 2011 2:15 AM

Be there...9/21/11 at Dag Hammerskold Plaza at the UN

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL. JOIN THE RALLY SEPT.21 AT 11AM...DAG HAMMERSKOLD PLAZA AT THE UN.

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Anonymous,
August 27, 2011 6:13 AM

Let's Reverse the Cycle of Oppression!

I am worried about the implications of overstatement and one-tailed argument.
Instead of solely focusing on Israel as a target, how about we take what we have learned from a history of oppression to help liberate those oppressed by other worldwide regimes, whose rights to social justice have been neglected as ours has historically?
Let's draw awareness to the UN's injustice and neglect, but not only that within our own backyard.
As a Jew, I believe it is important to extend our protective arm to the world at large.
I'd like to see this more optimistic, empathetic, and inclusive message delivered in NYC.

Sceptic,
August 29, 2011 5:13 AM

Let's think ourselves first, and after we resolve our own problems we may start thinking about others. Being parts of other nations, we helped them in a numerous ways, including liberation from oppression. This did not help them to become any less antisemitic.

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Anonymous,
August 21, 2011 6:39 PM

My question is this: we go, we show our support for Israel, we show up, and then what? What do we do? How do we change things?

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Anonymous,
August 17, 2011 1:16 AM

Grammar Errors

This clip is excellent but has two conspicuous grammatical errors:
It's is written as a contraction when used in the possessive case, hence no apostrophe should be included.
Descend is misspelled as Decend.
...so when this video goes viral, it can be 100% pristine!

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Rebecca,
August 16, 2011 12:36 PM

Islamic States (numerous) Jewish State (One)

When you have more then one country with people who would like to see one particular country and people dead what do you get? One Army ready for anything because one of the numerous countries out to get them is feeling particularly evil. We can not stand by and let evil once again cover the eyes of the world!

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James Verzani,
August 15, 2011 2:19 AM

Great, wonderfully done. Compelling, honest, straightforward facts.

I often wonder why it appears as if the WORLD community is against Israel. This explains how the lies of those who hate Jews are perpetrated and given credence. Gods' people will prevail. Those who go against Israel are signing their own death warrant. Where do they want to be buried?

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Iokhanan,
August 15, 2011 1:01 AM

The root of evil

Why are moslems brainwashed to hate and despise every jew ?! Have you ever asked yourselves that question ?! After all islam has copied a huge part of our tanakh, so why so much agressivity towards us ? The reason is very very simple: mohamed, cursed be his name, the false prophet of the muslims, fled for his life at the beginning of his adventure, his countrymen hated him so much at that time, that they tried to kill him. So he found refuge with the jews, the only people who at the time did not want to see him dead. Then a few years later, a change of fortune happened, how did he thank the jewish people for the refuge they once gave him ?? He murdered all the jews he could lay his hands on, and sold their women as slaves. Why ?? Because the jewish tribes that lived then in Arabia, refused to convert to his newly founded religion. But that wasn't enough, he preached hatred against all jews, that's what you find in the qoran and the hadiths. Here is one example; "If you lift a stone in the desert and a jew is hidden underneath, kill him !" Hadith.
Here is a 20th century admirer of mohamed, cursed be his name: "Islam is the only religion that I respect" adolf hitler.

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william sanderson,
August 14, 2011 6:57 PM

un bias against israel

this is a very important article - that the un is heavily
biased against israel. also i understand we are aiding
gaza, this seems very indiscriminant of us.

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Hinda,
August 14, 2011 6:31 PM

The UN has since 1975 been in league with Prejudice

It is time for the UN to be disbanned. Since 1975 when a Nazi was in charge of the UN and had allowed a resolution equating Zionism as racism, communist member states joining with Islamic Terror member states to discredit both the US and Israel. This video speaks of facts. And it needs to be shared by all - so all can see the real truth of what the UN does. It aligns itself with those who hate freedom and democracies.

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charlie,
August 14, 2011 5:20 PM

un always bias against israel see syria and see otjher countries with all the trouble what are they doing nothing

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David S. Levine,
August 14, 2011 4:25 PM

The UN--A Democ-rat Party Creation

No voter who is concerned about the United Nations' outrages should ever forget that the United Nations is the creation of Democ-rat Party presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt. It is the fruition of their dreams and it is carried on by Democ-rat Party controlled Congresses (and their "liberal" RINO allies). This Party must be voted against at all levels on the ballot in EVERY election. It must be expelled from american life and its activists placed on permanent unemployment.

Anonymous,
August 14, 2011 8:22 PM

Republican Nazi tactics

So you want to make the US liberalfrei, just as the Nazis sought to make Europe judenfrei. You have neither respect for nor understanding of democratic values. You simply vilify those who disagree with you and paint them as evil. Doing so does not make them evil; it only demonstrates your own sorry lack of virtue.

Dvirah,
August 18, 2011 4:44 PM

Good Intentions Gone Astray

The facts are correct but please remember that both presidents had only the best of intentions: to create a forum where grievances could be discussed without the need of war. Unfortunately, the UN is now controlled by the worst elements and has become, in itself, a terrorist-supporting organization.

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Shalom,
August 14, 2011 2:36 PM

A different approach

Good, stand up to it, call it what it is, Nazi slander. Most of the Muslim countries are pathetic, oppressive, vicious places. Aside from mutual hatred about the only unity Muslims have is hatred of Israel.
Israel should create a public relations department as comprehensive as its defense department, win the PR war. The simple truth is that Jews returned to what they view as their ancient homeland fleeing holocaust; the Palestinians view it as an invasion and taking of what that strip of land had since become, part of the Muslim Califate.
They are both right, it is what it is.
But Jews are not leaving Israel and hatred is the strongest mandate among the Muslims (really a multitude of splinter groups of Muslims). That is why endless generous offerings by Israel for peace have rarely worked and this will go on and on, defying reason. and the best peace obtainable is a quiescent hatred, submission, for now.
But I believe there is a possible resolution, a way to take the wind out of the hatred sails. Perhaps Muslims are the kind of people who will fight forever over what they see as theft, but may also be generous when called upon. Muhammad said: "Nothing shall ensure the welfare of your religion except generosity and good disposition."
I see a possible resolution if they can be persuaded to feel that they have given Israel as a gift to an oppressed people, that they gave it rather than having it taken from them. I know it must be galling but there you have it. Then they will no longer have a mandate, lay down their arms and take a peaceful neighboring Palestinian state.
I see the historic suffering of the Jewish people to be its greatest argument to appeal for the gift, challenging their Islamic generosity, and that should be the ultimate PR message.

Anonymous,
August 14, 2011 8:06 PM

I agree totally - there is no other idea but Israel then will have to agree to concessions.

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Richard,
August 14, 2011 1:39 PM

Outrageous

Let's fight this outrage...be there ....

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Anonymous,
August 14, 2011 12:02 PM

never again

we can no longer ignore the muslim/communist threat against the free world. like the nazi's, the muslim world plans to take over the world. if you care about freedom, you will stand up and write to congress and warn them clearly about this threat. watch how they treat their people and the uprisings in countries like iran, syria, egypt where people are screaming out to be hear telling the world of their plight yet it continues to be crushed by a violent despot leadership. they do not have the tools to fight these regimes however we all sit and watch this happening. we cannot support them with out manpower at this time but we can watch those in our own country like mr. soros who actually aligns himself and his buddies to encourage violence rather than protest with dignity. violence does not solve the problem whereas public talks are more viable within our society. destroying property and stealing does not solve the problem...it creates more discontent. we cannot fight the united nations and their slanted points of view because their ideaology does not mirror ours...so we must build our defenses because the only thing these people fear is strength. if you appear weak, they will pounce, if you look like you are sleeping, they will pounce...we must be honest wih ourselve and the public and let everyone know the truth about their goals and remind them of other times in history where a group of people chose to rule the world blaming another group for the world's problems. the blame game does nothing but pit one group against another rather than solving the problem or preparing for it...we must be prepared to take on this in violent group of despots who do not value life. we are 180 degrees from their philosophy and outlook...so get your head out of the sand because 9/11 was the biggest message ever in our modern history. they are coming and creeping into our government quietly trying to transform america.

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BILLY SHIFFLETT,
August 14, 2011 11:50 AM

I HIGHLY SUPPORT ISRAEL'S HUMAN RIGHTS

No country in the world as we know it would endure the hardship Israel has over many decades. The fight would be on and the fight for Israel human rights should be on, let's stop the bullies of Israel!

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Julia,
August 14, 2011 11:08 AM

THE TRUTH IS HARD TO SWALLOW!

Open your eyes to the new antisemetism threat! Israel needs our support in prayer and political power. The understanding of the direction the world is headed is so very important today and yet so many people are unaware of the global movement to demonize Israel. Where Israel succeed the U.S succeeds. WHere they fail we fail. When they are threatened, we are threatened! Please pass on this vital information. This is not politics. This is good vs. evil!

John Crow,
August 14, 2011 1:43 PM

True nature of the fight

Julia hit the nail on the head, this is not about politics, but about good and evil.
Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. It's high time we woke up and realised the nature of the beast - literally!

I live in rural Montana where the Cholov Yisrael milk is difficult to obtain and very expensive. So I drink regular milk. What is your view on this?

The Aish Rabbi Replies:

Jewish law requires that there be rabbinic supervision during the milking process to ensure that the milk comes from a kosher animal. In the United States, many people rely on the Department of Agriculture's regulations and controls as sufficiently stringent to fulfill the rabbinic requirement for supervision.

Most of the major Kashrut organizations in the United States rely on this as well. You will therefore find many kosher products in America certified with a 'D' next to the kosher symbol. Such products – unless otherwise specified on the label – are not Cholov Yisrael and are assumed kosher based on the DOA's guarantee.

There are many, however, do not rely on this, and will eat only dairy products that are designated as Cholov Yisrael (literally, "Jewish milk"). This is particularly true in large Jewish communities, where Cholov Yisrael is widely available.

Rabbi Moshe Feinstein wrote that under limited conditions, such as an institution which consumes a lot of milk and Cholov Yisrael is generally unavailable or especially expensive, American milk is acceptable, as the government supervision is adequate to prevent non-kosher ingredients from being added.

It should be added that the above only applies to milk itself, which is marketed as pure cow's milk. All other dairy products, such as cheeses and butter, may contain non-kosher ingredients and always require kosher certification. In addition, Rabbi Feinstein's ruling applies only in the United States, where government regulations are considered reliable. In other parts of the world, including Europe, Cholov Yisrael is a requirement.

There are additional esoteric reasons for being stringent regarding Cholov Yisrael, and because of this it is generally advisable to consume only Cholov Yisroel dairy foods.

In 1889, 800 Jews arrived in Buenos Aires, marking the birth of the modern Jewish community in Argentina. These immigrants were fleeing poverty and pogroms in Russia, and moved to Argentina because of its open door policy of immigration. By 1920, more than 150,000 Jews were living in Argentina. Juan Peron's rise to power in 1946 was an ominous sign, as he was a Nazi sympathizer with fascist leanings. Peron halted Jewish immigration to Argentina, introduced mandatory Catholic religious instruction in public schools, and allowed Argentina to become a haven for fleeing Nazis. (In 1960, Israeli agents abducted Adolf Eichmann from a Buenos Aires suburb.) Today, Argentina has the largest Jewish community in Latin America with 250,000, though terror attacks have prompted many young people to emigrate. In 1992, the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires was bombed, killing 32 people. In 1994, the Jewish community headquarters in Buenos Aires was bombed, killing 85 people. The perpetrators have never been apprehended.

Be aware of what situations and behaviors give you pleasure. When you feel excessively sad and cannot change your attitude, make a conscious effort to take some action that might alleviate your sadness.

If you anticipate feeling sad, prepare a list of things that might make you feel better. It could be talking to a specific enthusiastic individual, running, taking a walk in a quiet area, looking at pictures of family, listening to music, or reading inspiring words.

While our attitude is a major factor in sadness, lack of positive external situations and events play an important role in how we feel.

[If a criminal has been executed by hanging] his body may not remain suspended overnight ... because it is an insult to God (Deuteronomy 21:23).

Rashi explains that since man was created in the image of God, anything that disparages man is disparaging God as well.

Chilul Hashem, bringing disgrace to the Divine Name, is one of the greatest sins in the Torah. The opposite of chilul Hashem is kiddush Hashem, sanctifying the Divine Name. While this topic has several dimensions to it, there is a living kiddush Hashem which occurs when a Jew behaves in a manner that merits the respect and admiration of other people, who thereby respect the Torah of Israel.

What is chilul Hashem? One Talmudic author stated, "It is when I buy meat from the butcher and delay paying him" (Yoma 86a). To cause someone to say that a Torah scholar is anything less than scrupulous in meeting his obligations is to cause people to lose respect for the Torah.

Suppose someone offers us a business deal of questionable legality. Is the personal gain worth the possible dishonor that we bring not only upon ourselves, but on our nation? If our personal reputation is ours to handle in whatever way we please, shouldn't we handle the reputation of our nation and the God we represent with maximum care?

Jews have given so much, even their lives, for kiddush Hashem. Can we not forego a few dollars to avoid chilul Hashem?

Today I shall...

be scrupulous in all my transactions and relationships to avoid the possibility of bringing dishonor to my God and people.

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